What kind of products can not be found now on the shelves of our stores! Their range is increasing every year, but the quality leaves much to be desired. Which foods can be considered the most dangerous and which are the most beneficial to health? In this article, we will tell you about foods that are harmful to our body, introduce you to the mechanism of addiction to harmful foods and explain the cause of many diseases caused by unhealthy diet.
Most harmful products
Chewing candies, candy in bright packaging, "chupa-chups"- all these, no doubt, are harmful products. Not only do they all contain great amount sugar, so also chemical additives, dyes, substitutes, and so on.
Chips, both corn and potato- are very harmful to the body. Chips are nothing more than a mixture of carbohydrates and fat, wrapped in dyes and flavor substitutes. Eating French fries will also do nothing good.
Sweet carbonated drinks- a mixture of sugar, chemicals and gases - to quickly distribute harmful substances throughout the body. Coca-Cola, for example, is a wonderful remedy for limescale and rust. Think carefully before sending such liquid to the stomach. In addition, carbonated sugary drinks are also harmful with a high concentration of sugar - the equivalent of four to five teaspoons diluted in a glass of water. Therefore, you should not be surprised that, after quenching your thirst with such soda, you are thirsty again in five minutes.
Chocolate bars Is a gigantic amount of calories combined with chemical additives, genetically modified foods, dyes and flavors. Think back to the perestroika snickers boom. The huge amount of sugar makes you eat bars over and over again.
Special article - sausage and sausage products. Even if we imagine that paper is no longer added to sausages, minced mice are not used in sausages, all the same, sausages and sausages and other meat delicacies remain one of the most harmful products in the modern gastronomic range. They contain the so-called hidden fats (pork skin, lard, interior fat), all of which are veiled by flavors and flavor substitutes. Development genetic engineering undoubtedly plays a huge positive role in medicine, but also has the other side of the coin. And the negative is that more and more food manufacturers are switching to genetically modified raw materials. So sausages, wieners, sausages are 80% (!) Of transgenic soybeans. Not only sausages and sausages are harmful, fatty meat itself is not a useful product for the body. Fats bring cholesterol into the body, which clogs blood vessels, which accelerates aging and increases the risk of heart disease. vascular system.
Mayonnaise. Homemade and used, figuratively speaking, by grams, special harm it does not bring it to our body. But as soon as we start talking about factory-made mayonnaise, or about dishes containing mayonnaise, we should immediately put up a sign "Dangerous to life." Mayonnaise is a very high-calorie product, in addition, it contains a huge amount of fats and carbohydrates, as well as dyes, sweeteners, substitutes, and so on. So think once again when adding mayonnaise to fried potatoes. A special concentration of harm in shawarma, generously flavored with mayonnaise, in hamburgers, sandwiches with mayonnaise.
Diseases of the heart and blood vessels, stomach and intestines, metabolic disorders and obesity are far from complete list side effects, which gives the habit of flavoring food with mayonnaise.
Harmful products include not only mayonnaise, but also ketchup, various sauces and dressings, in a wide range presented on the shelves of our stores. The content of dyes, flavor substitutes and genetically modified products in them, unfortunately, is not less.
At one point, it is worth taking out products that are generally of little use for food: noodles fast food, numerous instant soups, mashed potatoes, instant juices like "Yupi" and "Zuko". All this is solid chemistry, causing undoubted harm to your body.
Salt. A healthy adult needs only 5 grams of salt per day. As a rule, we eat much more - 10-15 g of salt! At the same time, its excessive consumption causes the development cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, the accumulation of toxins and, accordingly, the appearance malignant tumors... Elderly people, as well as those who suffer from heart and kidney diseases, need to eat no more than 2 g of salt per day, and it is better not to salt food at all.
Alcohol. Even in minimal amounts, it interferes with the absorption of vitamins. In addition, alcohol itself is very high in calories. Talking about the effect of alcohol on the liver and kidneys is probably not worth it, you already know everything perfectly well. And don't rely on the fact that a certain amount of alcohol is good for you. All this takes place only when sensible approach to its use (quite rarely and in small doses).
What does the use of unhealthy foods lead to?
Improper nutrition is known to be hidden reason most human diseases. Use fatty foods leads to weight gain. The abundance of food, containing a large amount of substitutes and dyes, gradually poisons the body, however, it is addictive. We would like to draw your attention to the fact that, by consuming unhealthy food, the so-called "warning system" about the received poison stops working in the body. Yes, yes, the effect of many substances added to products by modern manufacturers is comparable to the effect of poisons. Your body receives poisons in small doses, gets used to them and no longer sends alarm signals expressed as a rash on the skin, or nausea, or dizziness.
The feeling of fullness in a person dulls over time. This is due to boiled food. It has a special effect on the gastrointestinal tract, dulling the feeling of fullness. Coarse plant foods stimulate work digestive system... Therefore, compose your daily diet in such a way that it includes as much as possible raw vegetables and fruits.
It is not only the quality of the food that is important, the quantity is also important. An improper diet also has a harmful effect on the body's work - being at work all day, a resident of a modern city eats normally only once a day in the evening, and even before bedtime. Thus, a person seeks to satisfy a strong hunger. The feeling of fullness comes only half an hour after the start of a meal. It often turns out that by this time a person has already eaten too much, much more than the body needs.
Improper nutrition is a direct road to obesity, heart disease, disease gastrointestinal tract... Think a few times before eating any of the above. Harmful products shorten human life, poison the body. Think about your future and the future of your children.
Most useful products
Nutritionists around the world to this day are arguing about which foods are good for health, and which ones are best to abstain from. This dispute is hundreds of years long, but all doctors and nutritionists unanimously agree on the benefits of some products.
Apples. Healthy and wonderful fruit in all respects. First, the acids contained in apples help fight putrefactive bacteria therefore apples are very good for the stomach. They are also useful for the work of the cardiovascular system. Secondly, apples contain a substance (quercetin) that slows down growth cancer cells... Nutritionists also recommend eating one or two apples for your afternoon snack to replenish essential micronutrients. And the variety of varieties allows you to satisfy even the most demanding taste.
Onion. Onions are not just a healthy product, but also a panacea for all diseases. Every day we add onions to almost all dishes on our table, but we do not even think about what storehouse of vitamins, minerals and trace elements both root onions and their green shoots contain. Onions have a beneficial effect on liver function, thyroid gland, of cardio-vascular system. It improves immunity and treats colds.
Onion juice is used to treat a runny nose, if you put grated onions on your heels at night, then in the morning you will forget about a cold. This healing effect is achieved due to the special substances present in the onion - phytoncides. These substances delay the reproduction of pathogens and are capable of completely destroying them. It should be noted that the bow practically does not lose medicinal properties even with heat treatment. Therefore, you have many options to ensure that your body is supplied with useful substances all year round and, moreover, at a very low price.
Garlic. Just like onions, garlic is rich in nutrients and is just as strong in the fight against colds. In addition, garlic normalizes the flora of your stomach by killing harmful microorganisms. This product is also useful in that it lowers blood cholesterol. Of course, raw garlic is much healthier, but after heat treatment garlic loses its bad smell... On days when you can avoid close contact with people, eat a couple of cloves of fresh garlic, it will have a beneficial effect on your body.
Carrot. There are many vitamins in carrots: A (carotene), which is also called the vitamin of beauty, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, E, K, P, PP, mineral substances(potassium, calcium, sodium, magnesium, iron, copper, iodine, phosphorus, cobalt, etc.), it also contains enzymes, fructose, glucose, lecithin, amino acids, proteins and starch. It is recommended to eat it for diseases of the heart, liver, gallbladder, kidneys, high acidity of the stomach, disorders of salt metabolism and various inflammatory processes. And carrots also prevent the development of oncological diseases, improves blood formation and is very beneficial for vision.
Nuts. It will take all the space of this article to list all the nutrients contained in nuts. Nuts are rich in both vitamins and minerals. They increase potency in men and libido in women - a kind of natural Viagra. Nuts are also good for the heart, for vision, reduce the risk of diabetes by 25-30 percent. Nuts can serve as an additional ingredient in a dish that gives it a spice, as well as self snack, allowing you to "freeze the worm."
A fish. If you constantly - at least three times a week - include fish instead of meat in the menu, you can significantly reduce the risk of developing and exacerbating heart diseases (atherosclerosis, ischemic disease and others), as well as blood cholesterol levels. At the same time, in terms of its nutritional and culinary qualities, fish is not inferior to meat (it contains many substances useful for the human body - from 13 to 23% proteins, as well as fats, extractives and minerals), and even surpasses it in the ease of assimilation of proteins.
Milk. Milk as well as dairy products very useful for the body. Milk contains so much necessary for the body calcium, which strengthens bones. Pregnant women are advised to drink a glass of milk a day to maintain calcium levels. Fermented milk products, or rather the bacteria they contain, normalize the work of the gastrointestinal tract.
Green tea. Drinking green tea every day is not just a fashion statement, it is very healthy. Green tea reduces the risk of strokes, improves immune system... Of course, this is not about tea bags. To drink a really healthy and valuable drink for health, buy only loose tea and preferably made in those countries where the use of chemical additives is prohibited.
Honey. Honey is extremely useful: it increases the body's resistance to many infections and has bactericidal properties. It is recommended to be taken in the treatment of diseases of the liver, gastrointestinal tract, respiratory organs, etc. This wonderful natural product contains many vitamins (C, K, E, P, group B), enzymes, organic acids and proteins, and among the microelements - a whole periodic table: potassium, calcium, manganese, chromium, sodium, nickel, silicon, magnesium, iron, copper, silver and others.
Bananas. A unique fruit that also boasts unique properties. Bananas relieve stress and replenish lost strength. They contain a huge amount of vitamin A, C, in addition, bananas contain a quarter of the necessary daily dose vitamin B6. Bananas normalize bowel function and miraculously replace laxatives. The iron in bananas increases the level of hemoglobin in the blood. On top of that, the beneficial properties of this product are in the normalization of the cardiovascular system, providing the brain with oxygen, neutralizing high acidity stomach. But do not forget that the energy cost of a banana is 90 kilocalories per 100 grams, so those who are worried about their waist do not need to get too carried away with bananas.
Olives. Both black and green olives have a lot of nutrients, vitamins and microelements useful for the body. So, for example, olives are especially generous with vitamin E, as well as iron. Olives can be eaten on their own (black olives drizzled lemon juice and sprinkled with coarsely ground red pepper are especially good for breakfast, for example), and in dishes (a few olives will add piquancy to the pickle, add a delicate taste to the salad). It is also useful to eat olive oil. Try to make all salads based on it. In addition to the useful properties of olives, as food products, they also have aesthetic abilities - they can be very beautiful to decorate any dishes.
In addition to olives, it is also rich in vitamin E avocado. It also contains a lot of potassium, which is necessary to prevent hypertension.
It is not enough to know which foods are useful and what are useful, it is also important to take into account the characteristics of your body and regulate nutrition, taking into account these very characteristics. A proper and balanced diet can work wonders. Health!
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Publishing house "Mann, Ivanov and Ferber"
Moscow, 2014
Dear Reader!
Perhaps every person, even if he does not belong to the adherents healthy way life and was not specifically interested in the principles proper nutrition knows that the daily diet should be varied, and fruits and vegetables are a net benefit. Many people, trying to eat right, make a salad of cucumbers and tomatoes, buy carrots (they contain vitamin A!), Oranges (vitamin C), apples, pears, potatoes ... But wait a minute, potatoes contain starch, it may not be very useful ? .. In the summer, the list grows due to southern fruits and berries from the garden, in the fall they bring watermelons. At any time of the year, buckwheat does not remain forgotten, oatmeal and soup (any). In general terms, the average healthy menu usually limited to so many foods and meals. Perhaps that is why "healthy food" sometimes seems tasteless and uninteresting. Plus, she still doesn't satisfy daily need human in vitamins, micro- and macroelements. But in fact, the list of healthy and, most importantly, tasty products is much wider.
We published this book because we wanted to show how many products we do not notice on store shelves and how tasty and healthy they can be.
100 Healthy Foods To Be Covered In This Book. Sometimes, within the framework of one article, we will mention two or three related products, for example, cherries and cherries or olives and olives, etc. Vegetables and herbs, fruits and berries, meat and fish, dairy products and nuts, legumes and cereals and others not less useful products, many of which you are familiar with, some are undeservedly forgotten, and some, perhaps, are still little known in our country. But they are all affordable and can be found in almost any supermarket.
We have chosen the culinary principle of product classification. Therefore, tomatoes were placed with vegetables, watermelon and melon - with fruits, etc. Although, of course, from the point of view of biology, a tomato is a berry, but legally, according to the documents of manufacturers and importers, it is a fruit (like, by the way, carrots, cucumbers, etc. even ginger in jam). Scientifically, zucchini is also a berry, but according to culinary tradition, it is considered a vegetable. Let's not deviate from this rule.
We have highlighted several of the most striking properties of each product, which we indicate
v In the section “Why you need to eat it”, we share tips on choosing the “right” product in the store and recommendations and how to use it fresh or in the form of a ready-made dish. Pay attention to the section with recipes at the end of the book - these are simple
v cooking and healthy meals that can diversify any table.
We cover 100 of the healthiest foods in this book. But there are many more. Do not be afraid to go beyond your usual menu, gradually expand the boundaries of tasty and healthy, achieving a varied, balanced diet.
Your body will be grateful to you!
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HEALTHY
VEGETABLES AND GREENS
An integral part of the meal
a promoter of a healthy lifestyle - vegetables and herbs.
If you can live without eating animal products, then there is simply no full substitute for vegetables.
O the cleansing and rejuvenating properties of greens and vegetables contribute to the normalization of blood circulation and digestion, help to bring the figure in excellent condition: due to their low calorie content, they are considered the main dietary products, and the large amount of fiber contained in many vegetables normalizes intestinal function and removes
They are rich in green foods and phytoncides - substances with a strong antimicrobial action... Possessing bactericidal, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergenic properties, vegetables and herbs help prevent the development of diseases of the cardiovascular system, cancer, cataracts.
IT'S ALL IN COLOR
Many nutritionists insist that vegetables in the human diet should be not only varied, but also colorful. The fact is that natural phytochemicals-potassium - plant substances that are found in vegetables - are not only responsible for their bright color, but also help in the fight against many ailments. Phytochemicals act as antioxidants and help destroy free radicals, dangerous molecules that destroy healthy cells in the body. Red vegetables (tomatoes, red peppers, radishes) are rich in the carotenoid lycopene, which protects us from cancer, and the flavonoid anthocyanin, which keeps the cardiovascular system healthy and improves memory. Vegetables yellow and orange flowers(carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, yellow peppers) are a rich source of vitamin C. Thus, beta-carotene is a vitamin A provitamin useful for eyesight and skin, and beta-cryptoxanthin strengthens Airways and reduces the risk of developing lung cancer.
Red cabbage, red onion, eggplant and other burgundy purple vegetables are colored by anthocyanidins, which strengthen the heart muscle and reduce the risk of strokes and fight off infectious diseases. Ellagic acid contained in purple vegetables helps the body in the prevention of almost all types of cancer.
Asparagus and spinach, cucumber and zucchini, broccoli and peppers, Brussels sprouts and cabbage, dill and parsley, green onions and leeks - all of these vegetables and herbs contain the well-known chlorophyll. Balanced diet it is impossible without the gifts of nature, filled with chlorophyll, because it is green plants that give us vigor and a positive attitude. Green vegetables help prevent certain types of cancer, neutralize harmful effect ultraviolet rays, fight diseases of the heart and blood vessels, strengthen eyesight.
Unhealthy vegetables, of course, do not exist - if we are talking about fresh vegetables, and not about fried potatoes or tomatoes in ketchup. Fresh vegetables and herbs contribute to the rapid absorption of protein foods: meat, poultry, fish, eggs and legumes. Including at least 500 grams of vegetables
v daily diet, we significantly replenish the reserves of vitamins and minerals in our body.
Although when using any product, individual intolerance and doctor's recommendations must be taken into account
v case serious illnesses, the rational use of vegetables and herbs is only beneficial. Close attention to this or that vegetable or greenery should be treated only in individual cases. For example, if you have problems with blood sugar levels, you will have to reduce the consumption of starchy potatoes and sweet potatoes, and if ulcerative diseases digestive system from the diet, it is better to exclude greens that irritate the intestinal wall.
B A Z I L I K
Basil (they say its name comes from the Greek word basileus - "king") back in Ancient Greece and ancient Rome enjoyed popularity, which has not lost to this day: it is impossible to imagine italian pasta or pesto without this aromatic herb. "Worthy of kings" basil was used not only as a spice, but also as a medicine.
HOW TO CHOOSE
Fresh basil leaves should be firm, colored in shades from dark green to deep purple, without black or yellow spots.
A dark border on the leaves indicates that they are frozen.
HOW TO COOK
Basil, like any other greens, has the greatest value fresh. But so that the essential oils contained in it get into the dishes, and not remain on the cutting board, it is better to tear the basil leaves, rather than cut them. Since ethereal
oils are easily destroyed when heated; greens should be added to the dish at the end of cooking. Few people know that basil is used not only fresh, frozen and dried; it is also salted. Basil leaves are added to salads, dressings, sauces and gravies, and the seeds are used to flavor drinks. Basil perfectly emphasizes the taste of meat, fish, seafood, and its combination with tomatoes has long become a classic.
WHY IT IS NECESSARY
– strengthening nervous system
– protection against infections
– normalization of blood clotting
Basil can rightfully be placed on the podium for the content of vitamin K, which helps to strengthen skeletal system organism and provides blood clotting. However, it is precisely because of the latter property that basil is contraindicated in people taking anticoagulants: the blood-thinning effect of these drugs is blocked by vitamin K.
Most of its healing properties basil is obliged to contain essential oils in it, which kill harmful microorganisms. As a natural antibiotic, this plant will effectively protect the body from many bacteria
al and viral infections. In addition, basil is natural depressant... It is not for nothing that dishes with this aromatic herb are recommended for people prone to insomnia or stress.
Basil will not only calm the nerves, strengthen bones and protect against harmful microorganisms but also maintains visual acuity. Its natural pigment lutein (and its isomer zeaxanthin) will help your eyes even long years stay alert.
In addition, basil belongs to the so-called mild spices, which means that its use is not contraindicated for children.
Would you like to participate in a little experiment? To do this, you do not need to do something special or make incredible efforts, just go to your refrigerator, open the door and, looking at the contents of the shelves with an inquisitive gaze, answer how many of the most useful products you found there. Take your time, take it seriously and do not confuse tasty, favorite and not very healthy products for the body with sometimes not favorite, but very useful ones. This means that smoked sausage and a piece of yesterday's chicken left after dinner should be set aside. They are not useful products. Canned food, mayonnaise and ketchup will also go there. What is the result? Not many useful products were found, right? Or not found at all?
Maybe, pensively frozen in front of the refrigerator, you simply cannot be sure which of the products is healthy and which is not. Do not be upset, there are probably more than half of such doubters, because in order to name useful products, you need to know their properties. To help you solve this problem, we have prepared for you a list of the most useful TOP-10 food products. According to scientists, it is these food products that are most useful for this moment... In fact, there are much more of them, but we want to talk about the most, the most, the useful properties of which have been well studied and tested, so to speak, by time. These very, most useful food products are fully accessible to everyone, they can be bought in any supermarket and at any time of the year. But this does not mean at all that only these ten products will now "settle" in your refrigerator. Just don't forget about them, let them be present in your diet and benefit your body.
Vegetables
Cabbage
In terms of the amount of vitamin C, it overtakes oranges, and it contains more calcium than milk. Cabbage stimulates the production of red blood cells, promotes tissue rejuvenation, activates metabolism, regulates fat metabolism, lowers blood cholesterol levels, increases immunity and strengthens the heart muscle. Cabbage retains its useful vitamins that our body needs when fermented. The nutritional value and benefit sauerkraut due to the high content of lactic acid, mineral salts and vitamins. And also in this wonderful vegetable there are a lot nicotinic acid, which gives beautiful, healthy shine to hair and strength to nails. So do not deny yourself the pleasure of being beautiful and healthy, eat cabbage!
Carrot
In terms of the amount of nutrients it contains, it does not lag behind cabbage at all. Therefore, they often act as a wonderful duet in most cooked dishes. Carrots can be consumed in different types- raw, boiled and stewed, fried, pickled ... To make the carrot better digested, eat it with sour cream or sunflower oil... Most of the time, gnawing it raw will strengthen your gums and significantly reduce the number of germs in your mouth. Carrots are famous not only for the content of the well-known vitamin A (carotene), which is also called the vitamin of beauty, there are also plenty of other vitamins in it, as well as minerals. I just can't believe that an ordinary small carrot also contains fructose, glucose, lecithin, amino acids, proteins and starch. Carrots strengthen the immune system, improve bowel function, have a beneficial effect on vision and, according to many scientists, can even prevent the development of cancer. And this is only a small fraction of what this wonderful vegetable is capable of, which deserves not only respect, but also an indispensable inclusion in the daily diet.
Onion or garlic
Just companions in the fight against various diseases. They are actually similar to each other in the presence of the same nutrients and the invaluable benefits that they bring to the body when we, without even thinking about it, add them to many dishes. It is about them that we can say with full confidence: "The spool is small, but expensive." Onions and garlic strengthen the immune system, lower blood cholesterol levels, help with liver diseases and are simply irreplaceable for colds... Of course, eating onions and garlic is much healthier raw, but not everyone dares to eat them raw every day - the smell is too stunning. From time to time, when important meetings and close communication with people are not expected, you can afford a few cloves of fresh garlic or pieces of onion, this will only have a beneficial effect on your body.
Fruits
There are an incredible amount of useful fruits, and therefore to say that we only need one is not just wrong, but even somehow impolite towards others. Another thing is what kind of fruit we can afford depending on the price or the season. Therefore, we will consider two options that are quite accessible to us.
Apples
- such dear, in all respects useful and wonderful fruits. Remember the proverb: "One apple a day - a doctor without a job?" As they say, I took a vitamin from a branch, washed it - and enjoy the taste and aroma, and at the same time saturate your body with all sorts of usefulness. And by the way, there are a lot of them. Eating apples slows down the growth of cancer cells, relieves inflammation, and normalizes the stomach. And besides, apples are a real treasure of vitamins and minerals that are beneficial for immunity and circulatory system person.
Bananas
, which are sold in our supermarkets all year round, have long been perceived by Russians not as overseas guests, but as relatives, and the price of this amazingly unique fruit is quite acceptable. Bananas will benefit and healthy person, and those who are prone to diseases digestive tract... They are quickly absorbed by the body, thereby satisfying hunger. Bananas contain three natural sugars, namely fructose, glucose and sucrose, as well as the vitamins we need and chemical elements... But most importantly, bananas are the record holders for potassium content, which we need for the work of the cardiovascular system, liver, brain, muscles and strength. bone tissue... If, for example, you are inclined to seize stress with sweets, give preference to bananas, which will relieve nervous excitement, bring sugar back to normal and help metabolism.
Legumes
Beans - one of the brightest and most useful representatives of the legume family, the constant use of which has a rejuvenating effect and helps to prolong life. In addition, beans are very unpretentious, and it will not be difficult to grow them on your site. This inconspicuous "shy" contains a high amount of vegetable protein and potassium, which is necessary for the good work of the heart and other vital important organs, fiber - for better functioning of the entire gastrointestinal tract. It is also extremely low in calories and high in antioxidants. The amount of protein in beans exceeds that of lamb, chicken and cottage cheese, and is on an equal footing in protein with granular caviar and cheese products. Good news for vegetarians and fasting people!
Dairy products
Cottage cheese - This is calcium and phosphorus, necessary for the formation of bone tissue, healthy teeth, nails, heart, brain and blood vessels, as well as an easily digestible protein that can replace the proteins of meat and fish. The best cottage cheese is, of course, homemade or bought on the market from a trusted seller. But if this is not possible, choose a product in the store called "Curd", and not the "Curd product" that has appeared on the shelves in abundance, you are unlikely to benefit from it, which we are telling you about.
Vegetable oils
Olive oil perhaps the most popular among vegetable oils as it contains monounsaturated fatty acids, which are very beneficial for the heart and fight against cholesterol plaques... It can be added to salads, soups, cereals, many main courses, and even taken on an empty stomach. It protects the heart and normalizes blood pressure, helps to strengthen bones, thanks to the vitamins A, D, E and K contained in it, which reduces the risk of joint diseases. Olive oil is especially useful for children, as it stimulates the growth of bone tissue. Olive oil is indicated for people suffering from diseases of the digestive tract, liver diseases and diseases gallbladder... Oleic acids that make up olive oil, help to strengthen memory and have a beneficial effect on thought processes.
A fish
Just imagine - 30 grams of fish products per day or three "fish" meals a week reduces the likelihood of developing a heart attack by 50%! In terms of its nutritional and culinary qualities, fish is in no way inferior to meat, since it contains proteins, fats, extractives and minerals, and even surpasses the latter in the ease of assimilation of proteins. Among all types of fish, it is considered especially useful sea fish from cold seas, for example salmon
, which holds the record for the content of omega-3 fats, which lower cholesterol, prevent certain types cancer and vascular thrombosis, as well as omega-6 and iron. In addition, it can reduce the risk of various heart diseases, overcome depression, prevent memory loss and improve hair condition. Make it a rule to replace meat with fish more often, and soon you will see for yourself how much the condition of the whole organism will improve.
Honey
If you have honey, you can simply forget about sugar. This extremely useful and necessary natural product in the diet that increases the body's resistance to many infections, it strengthens the immune system and is the best source energy. Honey contains many vitamins, enzymes, trace elements, organic acids and proteins. It is recommended to be taken in the treatment of diseases of the liver, gastrointestinal tract, respiratory system, and just for general strengthening of the body. Add honey to tea, cereals, drink boiled water with honey before bedtime, this will help you fall asleep faster and restore strength.
Nuts
The commoners of Ancient Babylon were strictly forbidden to eat nuts, it was believed that these fruits strengthen the mind, and the rabble did not need it. Today, fortunately, everyone can afford a handful of any nuts to choose from. Among all the variety, preference is still given walnuts because it is a real storehouse of vitamin C. An adult needs only five kernels of walnuts to get daily rate vitamin C. However, they must be eaten slowly, chewing thoroughly, otherwise they will not be absorbed by the body. Walnut normalizes the acidity level of gastric juice, normalizes bowel function. For people suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure, joint diseases, mastopathy and fibroids, walnuts are simply vital. To all his others positive qualities you can add one more important thing - it has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, eliminating a lot of nervous tension, thanks to which walnuts are advised to be used to stimulate brain activity, with headaches, memory and attention disorders, sleep disorders and stress.
Green tea
There are more and more admirers of green tea every day. And it is not surprising, because this drink is very useful. Try to buy green tea in bulk, without additives, and not in bags, in order to drink a truly valuable and healthy drink. Only real green tea contains antioxidants and is especially rich in vitamin C (2 cups of green tea equals 7 oranges). This amazing drink dulls hunger and improves bowel function, reduces the risk of strokes, and helps to strengthen blood vessels, improves the immune system, lowers cholesterol and blood sugar levels and has a detrimental effect on various viruses and microbes. And finally, it increases the overall tone of the body and slows down the aging process. Add apple juice to green tea for an interesting flavor. Pay attention to the fact that green tea is recommended for those who work a lot at the computer, since it is believed that it protects our body from harmful radiation.
In fact, there are a lot of healthy products, because everything that nature gives us is beneficial and creative: some help us maintain our sanity, others - the youth of our body. If you correctly combine all of the listed components in your daily diet, you will get the maximum benefit from them. Eat the most, the most useful food!
I wish you health and longevity!
Larisa Shuftaykina
V modern life nutrition takes a significant place for every person. But, most people pursue the cult of food, paying too much attention to nutrition. At the same time, they do not distinguish between healthy and unhealthy foods and make a mistake. Due to the use of junk food, the body can malfunction, resulting in various diseases... It is possible to prevent all kinds of disruptions in the body by introducing as many healthy foods as possible into the diet.
List of the healthiest foods
Foods that Benefit the Body
The food that a person eats throughout his life nourishes the body with the necessary minerals, vitamins, nutrients, the insufficient content of which is not the most the best way will affect your health. With this in mind, most people try to get the most out of their diet and fill it with useful ones.
In order to have an idea of what the most useful food products should prevail in the diet, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the list, which includes the 10 most demanded of them.
The list of 10s includes:
- Blueberry. Berry has unique properties and acts on the human body as a natural antioxidant, helps to prolong youth, improve skin condition. Thanks to blueberries, it becomes possible to normalize sugar levels, and also not to worry about the appearance inflammatory processes and problems with blood vessels.
Blueberries contribute to the prolongation of youth
- Tomatoes. Regular consumption of tomatoes reduces the likelihood of cancer, and also allows you to increase the body's resistance to various colds, infectious disease. Beneficial features tomatoes are achieved due to the fact that this product can be attributed to the number of antioxidants.
- Grapes are also naturally occurring antioxidants.
- Apples. Eating 1 apple per day can properly cleanse the body and lower cholesterol levels. Apple lovers are less likely to have heart problems and are also less prone to cancer.
- Sprouted wheat has properties that strengthen the immune system. With the help of it, you can achieve cleansing of the body from toxins and normalize metabolic processes in the body. This product is recommended for use in case of diseases associated with problems of the gastrointestinal tract.
Sprouted wheat, has properties that strengthen the immune system
- Natural cocoa strengthens immune defense organism, normalizes the stomach, protects it from the formation of ulcers, gastritis. The likelihood of developing cancer with regular use cocoa reduced.
- A fish. Lovers of fish caught in sea waters, are 2 times less prone to strokes. The fish contains important for human body unsaturated fatty acids and beta-carotene.
- Green leaf tea. It is difficult to overestimate the properties of green tea. In addition to helping to cleanse the body of toxins and toxins, its regular use helps to normalize the heart, reduce sugar and cholesterol levels.
- Garlic is antibacterial agent for the body, which prevents the spread of microbes in it . With the help of garlic, you can normalize blood pressure, as it dilates blood vessels, which promotes better blood circulation.
Garlic is an antibacterial agent for the body
- Oatmeal is used to treat stomach and intestinal problems. Oatmeal is good for normalizing intestinal acidity.
By giving preference to 10 of the above products, you can improve the condition of the body, the implementation of vital processes by it.
Men Products
The body of men feels the need for certain products that bring maximum benefit. Special attention it is necessary to pay attention to the content in them of elements that contribute to the maintenance of sexual function, sexual desire. Do not forget about the content of vitamins and minerals. There are 10 foods that are particularly beneficial for men. This list contains 10 of the healthiest foods for men:
- Broccoli helps to increase erection, supplies the body with many vitamins. For men, eating broccoli is a kind of cancer prevention.
Broccoli helps to increase erection
- Tomatoes for men are enough important product, which must certainly be present in the diet. This is due to the prevention of prostate cancer, as well as an increase in libido and a surge of strength due to the normalization of the work of blood vessels.
- Bananas are high in trace minerals that help improve erection. In addition, they compensate for the deficiency of vitamins and normalize the bowel function.
- Oysters are an excellent product that has a tremendous effect on the body of men. Such a product is excellent tool to prevent hair loss, skin aging and loss of muscle tone. And, of course, the use of oysters has a positive effect on increasing libido, increasing erection.
- Red bell pepper smooths out the effects of stress, and is also one of the products for men that slow down the aging process.
- Beans help lead. For men, this product is necessary due to the reduction in the likelihood of problems with the prostate. In addition, beans are a fortified product that has a beneficial effect on blood purification.
Beans help normalize muscle mass
- Whole grains saturate the body with carbohydrates, nutrients, trace elements, vitamins, due to which it receives an energy charge and a burst of strength.
- Milk helps cleanse the blood from harmful substances, eliminate the deficiency of vitamins, microelements.
- Sea fish ensures stable functioning of the cardiovascular system, increases the body's immune defenses, promotes blood circulation in the pelvic area, which has a positive effect on the quality of sexual life.
- Greens, in particular, dill, parsley, with regular use, help to normalize all processes in the body of men.
This list for men should become a guideline in the selection of products from which the diet will consist. Having established nutrition, positive changes in the body will not be long in coming.
Womens Products
For women, healthy food is also very important, because it helps to prolong youth, normalize the body's work, and maintain good health. There is also a list of 10 foods for women. The top 10 healthiest foods have some similarities to the men's list.
Healthy foods for women include:
- Fish is rich in omega-3 acids, which have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the brain and blood vessels.
- Broccoli for women has invaluable benefits, which is associated with the prevention of breast cancer. The properties of broccoli depend on the content of vegetable protein in its composition, folic acid and other elements. For women, broccoli is a source of fiber, which helps cleanse the body of toxins.
- Beans for women are a great stress reliever, nervous tension... Thanks to the trace elements that make up the beans, the manifestation of menopause can be minimized.
Beans are a great stress reliever for women.
- Oatmeal helps to restore hair structure, improve the condition of women's skin. Serving of oatmeal per long time gives a feeling of satiety and replenishes the body with energy.
- If possible, avocado should be included in the diet of women who want to maintain a beautiful figure and youth for a long time. Avocado properties are aimed at sexual function women, increasing the likelihood of conceiving a child.
- Olive oil has properties that keep you young and beautiful. This is achieved by nourishing hair and skin, enhancing metabolism and cleansing the intestines, as well as improving its work. Due to this, normalization is achieved healthy weight women.
- Dairy products should be present in the diet for mandatory... Because in addition to protein, they contribute to the population of the body beneficial bacteria and help to increase the body's resistance to colds, infectious diseases.
Dairy products must be present in the diet without fail
- Cranberry has properties that prevent disease Bladder... It allows you to remove accumulated fluid from the body that provokes puffiness. Cranberries help to prolong the youth and health of the female body.
- Nuts help to solve problems such as infertility, diseases affecting the mammary glands.
- Natural dark chocolate has a positive effect on the mental activity of the body, helps to cope with irritability, stress.
Healthy eating is your key to health. Products healthy eating- this is natural products: cereals, fresh vegetables, fruits, sour milk products, nuts and other foods rich in nutrients and can improve your health. What are the benefits of this or that product? Let's take a closer look.
The rating of the most useful food for human health was compiled by British scientists and, as expected, the top ten included products of exclusively plant origin, which once again proves the benefits of vegetarianism for any person.
1. Tomatoes
According to experts, the championship was ensured by high content especially active antioxidants - lycopene, as well as vitamin C. In addition, tomatoes support in healthy condition cardiovascular system, and are also able to prevent the development of several types of cancer.
2. Oatmeal
It contains a large amount of vitamin E, as well as protein and fiber, which are vital for normal work the human body.
3. Kiwi
In it in enough contains vitamins A, C and E, and fruit seeds contain omega-3 fatty acids.
4. Black grapes
It contains antioxidants flavonoids. Black grapes are able to prevent the formation of malignant tumors, and also help maintain a healthy heart.
5. Oranges
They are rich in vitamin C, as well as pectins, which reduce the level of "bad" cholesterol in the body.
6. Broccoli
Broccoli has a high concentration of antioxidants. She is an excellent supplier of vitamins C, PP, K, U and beta-carotene. Ascorbic acid(vitamin C) in broccoli is almost 2.5 times more than in citrus fruits. Broccoli is a rich source of minerals: potassium, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, iron.
7. Avocado
Avocados are rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids that stabilize blood sugar levels, as well as vitamins and provitamins A, B2, D, E, PP.
8. Watercress
the main wealth of watercress is vitamins C, E and A, calcium, iron, iodine and folic acid.
9. Garlic
It contains a stabilizing blood pressure allicin.
10. Olive oil
It is rich in antioxidants as well as monounsaturated fatty acids, in particular - oleic acid which lowers blood cholesterol levels.
11. Apples
V a large number contain vitamin C, B vitamins. Improve digestion, intestinal microflora, reduce cholesterol, remove toxins from the body. Make it a rule for yourself to eat 1 apple a day.
12. Pumpkin
The pulp of pumpkin fruits contains vitamins C, B1, B2, PP, D, E, sugar, fiber, a lot of potassium, iron, fluorine, magnesium, valuable for the body. Contains pectin, which lowers cholesterol levels in the body.
Pumpkin is useful for kidney disease, accompanied by edema, with hypertension, metabolic disorders. Pumpkin juice dissolves kidney stones, bladder.
13. Carrots
Contains a large amount of beta - carotene. Carrots are a multivitamin and tonic, recommended for heart disease, stomach ailments, and visual impairment.
14. Cabbage
There is a lot of vitamin C in cabbage. Cabbage helps to fight obesity, has anti-sclerotic effect. Cabbage contains proteins, as well as vitamin U, which helps with ulcers and liver diseases.
15. Celery
The leaves contain a lot of carotene, vitamins A, E, K, PP and C. Celery has a beneficial effect on the work of the heart, the nervous system on the processes of hematopoiesis.
16. Buckwheat
Rich in iron and calcium. It thins the blood, therefore it is extremely useful for atherosclerosis, hypertension, and vascular diseases.
17. Greens
Any greens, be it dill with parsley, lettuce, sorrel, spinach, arugula, plantain or nettle. Greens contain a huge amount of vitamins and easily digestible amino acids. Green plants are a source of fiber, which will help cleanse the lining of the digestive tract.
18. Eggs
They are rich in macro and micro elements, contain vitamin E. It is an excellent source of protein (in 1 chicken egg contains up to 10 g of protein). Eggs prevent aging.
19. Curd
Cottage cheese is rich in calcium, which strengthens bones, teeth and nails. Try to eat skim cheese or at least low-fat cottage cheese.
20. Nuts
Of course, these are not all healthy foods and the list could be continued, but these are the main foods that should be present in your diet. Eat at least 4-5 of the above foods per day to ensure you good health and many years of life.
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